Easy ‘fake’ rib (without ribber) | Knitting machine tutorial

How to knit a folded ‘fake’ rib (mock rib) on a flatbed knitting machine. Step-by-step tutorial for beginners.
I’m knitting on a Brother KH-260 (chunky/bulky) in this video. This technique will work on any single bed knitting machine without a ribber.
Tools & material:
Cast-on comb and weights. Single prong transfer tool. Scissors.
Main yarn: I'm using Järbo Alpe, 100% wool, worsted / aran (50 grams = 100 meters).
Waste yarn: Any yarn in a contrasting colour. I'm using an old acrylic/wool mix. You can unravel and reuse it again and again...
Happy knitting!
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[@alexjarup]

Check out this video for a matching neckline trim that you can knit without a ribber: ua-cam.com/video/3GL2OsMARWI/v-deo.html

[@iamsherrylucas]

Thank you so much for making such an easy to follow tutorial. I loved that you didn't talk for an hour before showing us how to do it. Again, thank you so much 🤗

[@alexjarup]

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment! Your comment made me laugh, because I know exactly how frustrating it is to click on a video and listen to someone talk, and talk, and talk before getting to the point! It's one of the reasons I decided to teach myself how to make videos. It's great to hear that you found this tutorial easy to follow. 😀

[@uniquegirls1599]

Very clear, very good, thank you❤

[@LadyJane721]

This is a very well made video, step by step and with good recording technique. It helps a lot. Thank you

[@alexjarup]

Thank you for the lovely comment, I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@florencemoginot5824]

THANKS ! I have an old knitting machine and maybe thanks to you I will finally be able to learn how to use it ! 🤩🙏

[@alexjarup]

Go for it! You can do it. Happy knitting! 🤩

[@madeby_th]

Oh wow! I will try this technique for my sleeves on my knitdress

[@alexjarup]

I hope your dress turned out well! 🙂

[@britlady52]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!!

[@alexjarup]

You're welcome!

[@manalali1243]

brilliant, just what i was looking for. ❤

[@alexjarup]

Thank you for the lovely comment!

[@kivimurd]

Thank You!

[@rebeccachan-yau737]

Hi would you be able to do a video on how to seam together mock ribbing?

[@biggoodcatzl]

thank you soooooo much！！！！I really need this！！！！！！

[@alexjarup]

Thank you! Happy knitting. 🙂

[@tatyana.mikina]

I was looking into KH260. I love my LK140, but wanted to explore the punchcards. I mostly use, fingering, DK and worsted weight. I bought LK100 just to test the gauge before investing into brother. But I couldn’t produce nice fabric. It needed chunkier yarn. Would it be possible to share different yarn weights on your machine and what fabric it produces? I know people love bulky machines for the needle size and easier on hands and eyes to manipulate stitches. Thank you. Love your videos.

[@alexjarup]

Hello! Yes, I'm planning to do a video trying different yarn weights on the chunky machine and the standard gauge machine and showing the fabric they produce. I think one of the great things about bulky machines is that you can combine 2 (or more) strands of thinner yarns to create a unique fabric... you could try a strand of worsted weight with a strand of fingering weight yarn, or 2 strands of fingering. Experiment and see if you can find something that you like. Also, keep in mind that the distance between the needles on a bulky machine really stretches the knitting out, so blocking can make a huge difference to the look and feel of a fabric. Good luck and thank you for the lovely comment!